Riot Records/True Damage

For information about the damage type in-game, see True damage.

For information about the faction, see True Damage.

Lore[]

“What is True Damage? Man, True Damage is the future! It's a collective of the best artists from around the world, coming together with the best collaboration, to make the best hip-hop music. We're five steps ahead of the game. Everyone else has gotta catch up.” -

Ekko

Members

True Damage Akali
Chromas: Catseye, Emerald, Freestyle, Pearl, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire
After the worldwide success of K/DA, Akali made it her mission to recruit accomplished and up-and-coming artists to form a new supergroup: True Damage. Never before has a crew been comprised of such diverse talent, ranging from natural lyricists to renowned producers to legendary vocalists—all ready to disrupt the music industry.
True Damage Ekko
Chromas: Amethyst, Catseye, Freestyle, Obsidian, Pearl, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Turquoise
A boy genius from the rough streets, Ekko turned to music as a way to express himself. His prodigious lyricism and technological savvy could have bought him a way out, but instead, he chose to stay and uplift his neighborhood. Now, he fiercely resists the temptations of fame and glory, garnering a following among the young and hopeful who see him as an avatar for their own potential.
- Breakout True Damage Ekko
True Damage Qiyana
- Prestige True Damage Qiyana
  Always a fixture in the spotlight, Qiyana dressed to impress at True Damage's sold-out concert in Paris. While the paparazzi swarmed her with photos and questions, she reveled in the attention, knowing this was only the beginning of her empire of celebrity.
True Damage Senna
Chromas: Amethyst, Catseye, Citrine, Freestyle, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire
Senna rose to fame with her stunning vocal range and iconic sense of style, but when a shady adversary from her past imprisoned her in a restrictive record deal that took away her creative independence, she vanished from the spotlight. After years of living in the shadows, she now emerges as the lead singer of True Damage with her mind set on defining her legacy on her own terms.
- Prestige True Damage Senna
  Having topped the charts once more, Senna finds herself in the familiar space of fame and celebrity. Between cosmetics deals and fashion shows, she offers a clear message to fans and haters alike: Don't call it comeback. Senna's been here for years.
True Damage Yasuo
Chromas: Amethyst, Aquamarine, Catseye, Freestyle, Obsidian, Pearl, Ruby
As enigmatic as he is skilled, Yasuo is the veteran producer all others turn to for inspiration. His beats transcend genre, painting whole universes with wild textures of sound. Notoriously selective about his collaborations, Yasuo sees True Damage as his platform to revolutionize how society experiences music.
- Prestige True Damage Yasuo
  After the global success of “GIANTS,” reclusive producer-extraordinaire Yasuo was inundated with requests. From record deals to clothing sponsorships, he turned down one after another, preferring to stay out of the limelight to focus on the simple joys of making beats. However, A Bathing Ape somehow managed to secure his attention. Now, donning golden threads to match his musical brilliance, Yasuo holds the world's ears at attention—with fans and critics alike waiting to hear his next revolutionary track.

Superfans

True Damage Superfan Kennen
See him in the crowd, that's the first sign / His voice squeaks a bit but soon it's his time to shine / True Damage to him's both lifeline and divine / Superfans unite and bring the whole team online.

History[]

Breakout[]

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Breakout

Virtual hip-hop group True Damage was born when K/DA's lead rapper Akali sought to bring together the distinct talents of Ekko, Senna, Qiyana, and Yasuo in an ambitious, genre-defying collaboration.

Starring: Akali, Ekko, Qiyana, Senna, Yasuo

GIANTS[]

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Music Video

GIANTS

By True Damage

Intro

Starring: Akali, Ekko, Qiyana, Senna, Yasuo

Mentioned: Ahri, Azir, Book of Thresholds, Camille, Corki, Jinx, Kayn, Kindred, LeBlanc, Lucian, Pyke, Rhaast, Tahm Kench, Teemo, Thresh, Twitch, Yuumi

Harmonies[]

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Comic

Harmonies: Issue 1

By Michael Yichao

In a difficult moment during a recording secession, Akali reassures a nervous Seraphine that K/DA's bonds run deep.

Starring: Ahri, Akali, Evelynn, Kai'Sa, Seraphine, Yasuo

Mentioned: Ekko, Ezreal, Graves, Qiyana, Senna

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Comic

Harmonies: Issue 4

By Michael Yichao

Kai'Sa dances through life, finding her way to present moment as a part of K/DA.

Starring: Ahri, Akali, Evelynn, Kai'Sa, Seraphine, Yasuo

Mentioned: Kassadin

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Comic

Harmonies: Issue 5

By Michael Yichao

Ahri reflects on the long road that led to her forming K/DA: breaking old bonds while establishing new ties, navigating the flood of attention (and expectation) following their initial success, and looking forward to their bright future.

Starring: Ahri, Akali, Evelynn, Kai'Sa, Seraphine, Yasuo

Sharp[]

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Comic

Sharp: Issue 1

By Michael Yichao

Learn more about K/DA and their upcoming ALL OUT EP in this very special edition of SHARP magazine.
Read through over 16 dedicated pages about Ahri, Evelynn, Kai’Sa and Akali, and how the pop group sensation renewed their ambitions since the launch of their electric 2018 debut single, POP/STARS. Discover how K/DA staged their comeback with THE BADDEST, the first song of their new and long-awaited EP, and meet Seraphine, their talented new collaborator.
This special edition of SHARP also includes a special quiz to prove to yourself and your friend that you are a real BLADE!

Starring: Ahri, Akali, Evelynn, Kai'Sa, Seraphine, Yasuo

Mentioned: Ivern, Lux

Events[]

Breakout True Damage Ekko's loading screen could be earned for opening the 1st 2023 capsule or receiving the skin before 2024.

The prestige (2022) loading screen was given to players who owned the original skin prior to 12.5.

Prestige True Damage Yasuo's loading screen and summoner icon could be earned for 100 prestige points.

Prestige True Damage Senna's loading screen and summoner icon could be earned for 100 prestige points.

True Damage loading screen borders and summoner icons could be earned for 250 event tokens or purchased through a 1900 bundle for epic skins and a 2370 bundle for the legendary skin.

Prestige True Damage Qiyana's loading screen and summoner icon could be earned for 2000 event tokens during the 2019 Worlds event.

Trivia[]

True Damage shares universes with DJ, HEARTSTEEL, K/DA, and Pentakill.^[1]
In this skinline, K/DA Akali recruits new talents and forms a new music group.
- True Damage is a side project for Akali and she is still a part of K/DA.^[2]
- The name of K/DA's single "POP/STARS" can be seen in the background True Damage Akali's splash art.
True Damage Ekko, True Damage Senna, and True Damage Yasuo have been planned early in development, while characters that resemble Lee Sin or Shen were later replaced by True Damage Akali and True Damage Qiyana.
Prestige True Damage Qiyana and Prestige True Damage Senna were done in collaboration with Louis Vuitton.
- Qiyana's clothing design was based on the Resort 2020 Louis Vuitton collection.
Prestige True Damage Yasuo was made in collaboration with A Bathing Ape.^[3]
True Damage's place holder name in development was Battle Beat.^[4]
True Damage Little Legends are Melisma, Ossia, and QiQi.
True Damage Senna mentions a terrible record deal with Thresh, which is the reason of her disappearance.
- Lucian is still her partner in this universe and may have helped her to get out of that deal.
Their trip to Paris on a private jet has some noteworthy elements:
- Yasuo is reading Star Guardians Vol. II, featuring Star Guardian Ahri. He is also wearing the Varsity jacket.
- Qiyana has a QiQi charm on her phone.
- The newspaper features the Worlds 2019 Login Screen and mentions Riot's surge of new games. The Free champion rotation for August 13, 2019 is also printed.
- A Louis Vuitton suitcase referencing Riot and Louis Vuitton's partnership for Worlds 2019.
Kennen has a True Damage fan skin unique to Teamfight Tactics.

Media[]

True_Damage_-_GIANTS_(ft._Becky_G,_Keke_Palmer,_SOYEON,_DUCKWRTH,_Thutmose)_League_of_Legends

Related Music

True Damage 2019 Spawn Music

Opening Ceremony Presented by Mastercard 2019 World Championship Finals

True Damage Opening Ceremony Presented by Mastercard 2019 World Championship Finals

TFT Set 10 - TRUE DAMAGE Music

Related Videos

Behind the Scenes Giving True Damage Ekko a Voice

True Damage 2019 Breakout Official Skins Trailer - League of Legends

True Damage 2019 Outbreak Little Legends Series 5 Trailer - Teamfight Tactics

True Damage Little Legends QiQi, Ossia and Melisma

Opening Ceremony Presented by Mastercard 2019 World Championship Finals

True Damage Opening Ceremony Presented by Mastercard 2019 World Championship Finals

True Damage (League of Legends) Behind The Scenes w Thutmose

Splash process - True Damage Qiyana

True Damage - GIANTS Dance - Behind the Scenes League of Legends

REMIX RUMBLE ft. Steve Aoki (Official Music Video) - Teamfight Tactics

Remix Rumble Set Introduction - Teamfight Tactics

TFT Dev Drop- Remix Rumble I Dev Video - Teamfight Tactics

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References

[1] Shared musical universe

[2] Stellari on True Damage Akali

[3] AAPE and Prestige True Damage Yasuo

[4] David Notty on True Damage's Name

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Riot Records/True Damage

Contents

Lore[]

History[]

Breakout[]

GIANTS[]

Harmonies[]

Sharp[]

Events[]

Trivia[]

Media[]

See Also[]

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